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Sports and competition – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: against [compete], athlete, athletic, athletics, beat… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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Word list

  1. against [compete] /ə'ɡenst/ (preposition) — in competition with someone or something
    Example: Our team played against the champions.
    Synonyms: versus, opposite to, in competition with
  2. athlete /'æθli:t/ (noun) — a person who is trained and skilled in sports
    Example: She is an athlete who runs every day.
    Synonyms: sportsperson, player, competitor
  3. athletic /æθ'letɪk/ (adjective) — strong, fit, and good at sports
    Example: She is very athletic.
    Synonyms: fit, sporty
  4. athletics /æθ'lɛtɪks/ (noun) — sports and physical activities, especially in school
    Example: We have athletics after school.
    Synonyms: sports, track and field, physical education
  5. beat /bi:t/ (verb) — to win against someone or something in a game or contest
    Example: Our team beat theirs by two goals.
    Synonyms: defeat, win against, overcome
  6. boxing /'bɑ:ksɪŋ/ (noun) — a sport where two people fight with their fists
    Example: He watched a boxing match on TV.
    Synonyms: pugilism, fighting, sparring
  7. break a record /breɪk ə 'rekərd/ (phrase) — to do better than the best result before
    Example: She broke the record last night.
    Synonyms: set a new record, surpass, top
  8. captain /'kæptən/ (noun) — the person who leads a team
    Example: The captain led the team onto the field.
    Synonyms: leader, team leader, skipper
  9. champion /'tʃæmpiən/ (noun) — the person or team that wins first place
    Example: He became the champion after a tough final.
    Synonyms: winner, titleholder, victor
  10. championship /'tʃæmpiənʃɪp/ (noun) — a series of games or contests to find the winner
    Example: The championship starts next week.
    Synonyms: tournament, competition, title
  11. competition /,kɑ:m.pə'tɪʃ.ən/ (noun) — a contest where people or teams try to win
    Example: The competition was very exciting.
    Synonyms: contest, tournament, match
  12. course [sport] /kɔ:rs/ (noun) — a path or track made for a race or sport
    Example: The race course was muddy after the rain.
    Synonyms: track, route, path
  13. court [sport] /kɔ:rt/ (noun) — a hard, flat area for playing tennis or similar sports
    Example: The tennis court was empty in the morning.
    Synonyms: playing area, field, pitch
  14. cup [sport] /kʌp/ (noun) — a competition in which teams play for a trophy
    Example: Our team won the cup last year.
    Synonyms: tournament, championship
  15. defeat n, v /dɪ'fi:t/ (verb) — to win against someone; a loss in a game or fight
    Example: Our team can defeat theirs.
    Synonyms: beat, win against, overcome
  16. diving /'daɪvɪŋ/ (noun) — the sport of jumping into water headfirst
    Example: He enjoys diving in the summer.
    Synonyms: springing, plunging, submerging
  17. do exercise (phrase) — do physical activity to keep the body healthy
    Example: I do exercise every morning.
    Synonyms: work out, train, exercise
  18. draw (a game) n, v /drɔ:/ (noun) — a game that ends with no winner; to finish with equal scores
    Example: The game ended in a draw.
    Synonyms: tie, stalemate, deadlock
  19. final n /'faɪnəl/ (noun) — the last game or round in a contest
    Example: She scored in the final.
    Synonyms: last round, championship game, decider
  20. footballer /'fʊtbɔ:lər/ (noun) — a person who plays football as a job
    Example: The footballer scored two goals.
    Synonyms: soccer player, player, athlete
  21. goalkeeper /'ɡoʊl,ki:pər/ (noun) — the player who guards the goal in a team game
    Example: The goalkeeper saved the shot.
    Synonyms: keeper, goalie, netminder
  22. golf course /'ɡɑ:lf kɔ:rs/ (noun) — an area of land with holes for playing golf
    Example: The golf course has 18 holes.
    Synonyms: links, golf field, fairway
  23. gym /dʒɪm/ (noun) — a place with equipment for exercise and sports training
    Example: She goes to the gym after work.
    Synonyms: fitness center, workout room
  24. ice hockey /'aɪs ,hɑ:ki/ (noun) — A fast team sport played on ice with sticks and a puck.
    Example: He plays ice hockey every winter.
    Synonyms: hockey, rink hockey
  25. jogging /'dʒɑ:ɡɪŋ/ (noun) — running slowly for exercise
    Example: Jogging helps me stay fit.
    Synonyms: running, trot, light running
  26. keep sb fit /ki:p ,es'bi: fɪt/ (phrase) — to help someone stay healthy and strong
    Example: Exercise helps keep him fit.
    Synonyms: keep healthy, stay in shape

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